Harney: Wexford woman's tragic death must not be repeated

Tánaiste Mary Harney today insisted the state had to ensure there was no repeat of the tragic death of a bed-ridden woman days after being found in a severely malnourished state in her daughter’s home.

Harney: Wexford woman's tragic death must not be repeated

Tánaiste Mary Harney today insisted the state had to ensure there was no repeat of the tragic death of a bed-ridden woman days after being found in a severely malnourished state in her daughter’s home.

Evelyn Joel, who was in her late 50s and believed to have been confined to bed as a result of arthritis and another condition, was admitted to Wexford General Hospital on New Year’s Day.

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